South Kesteven walks

Culverthorpe

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Departure from Culverthorpe and Kelby (Lincolnshire)

A Lincolnshire walk that explores the parkland and surroundings of Culverthorpe Hall using some of the many local footpaths and also some of the "Stepping Out" paths set up by North Kesteven District Council.

The Horseshoe Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire circular

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Departure from Thurlby (Lincolnshire)

This walk starts and finishes at The Horseshoe public house, excellent food. Lovely countryside walk on footpaths, minor roads and short stretch on A15.

Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston

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Departure from Croxton Kerrial (Leicestershire)

A 9km walk, starting and finishing at the Geese and Fountain.

Black Horse Baston Circular

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Departure from Baston (Lincolnshire)

This walk starts in the car park of The Black Horse in Baston, Lincolnshire. A gentle walk on minor roads and field paths with excellent views across the flat farmland. On returning to Baston it is worth a look at the church of St. John, founded in 1235.

Langtoft Lincolnshire circular walk from Waggon & Horses

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Departure from Langtoft (Lincolnshire)

Short walk on roads and field paths from the Waggon & Horses pub car park. (PE6 9LW) If you are going to park at the pub please let the landlord know Tel: 01778 343200

The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return

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The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return

Departure from Uffington (Lincolnshire)

Lovely walk from The Bertie Arms in Uffington to Burghley House, returning via the river Welland.

Uffingham Walk Along the River Welland via Torpel Way

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Departure from Uffington (Lincolnshire)

This walk follows the River Welland firstly along Torpel Way then crossing close to Stamford and returning along other bank. This is a lovely walk in late April/early May. Look out for fields of cowslips on the left of the path. Bird life associated with river can be seen.

Long Bennington Viking Way

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Departure from Long Bennington (Lincolnshire)

A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.

Market Deeping to Maxey, Cambridgeshire

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Departure from Market Deeping (Lincolnshire)

This walk starts at the car park by Market Deeping shopping centre, leads you to lovely Castle End in Maxey, before returning on a footpath along the River Welland. Lovely views and history of the Maxey area with 4000 years of history (more in the practical information section below).

Hambleton Peninsula

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Departure from Hambleton (England)

This Rutland walk follows a clockwise route around the Hambleton Peninsula created in 1976 when the reservoir initially opened. The route uses concessionary paths for much of the way. Views across the Reservoir can be enjoyed throughout.

Birchgrove Garden Centre Pinchbeck Circular

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Birchgrove Garden Centre Pinchbeck Circular

Departure from Pinchbeck CP (Lincolnshire)

This short walk soon gets into countryside and splendid views. Also lot to be seen when following river Glen.

Birchgrove circular via River Glen and Park Lane

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Departure from Pinchbeck CP (Lincolnshire)

A pleasant route on minor roads and good footpaths in South Lincolnshire and the fenlands, with different aspects in the seasons of the agricultural year on show. Lovely views from the footpath alongside the river Glen part of the Macmillan Way.

Birchgrove Garden Centre Pinchbeck to Surfleet and return via river Glen

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Departure from Pinchbeck CP (Lincolnshire)

This short walk starts and ends at Birchgrove Garden Centre on the B1356 at (PE11 3XY). The route to Surfleet church is on quiet country roads. The return is mainly following the river Glen along the Macmillan Way, finally returning back via urban road.

Tulip Queen Circular Spalding

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Tulip Queen Circular Spalding

Departure from South Holland (Lincolnshire)

Easy walk on dykes and roads with the opportunity to see birdlife such as Swans, Cormorants, Grebes and Egret. Tulip Queen good eating place normal carvery etc. suggest booking if large party.

Tudor Queen Circular Walk -2

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Departure from South Holland (Lincolnshire)

Short but interesting walk from Tudor Queen, Spalding Lincolnshire along New River Drove (track) to join the River Welland opposite the sailing club, then walking upstream over A1175 and eventually returning via tracks.

Orston, Whatton and Aslockton

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Departure from Orston (Nottinghamshire)

This is an interesting, varied, countryside circular walk, taking you through three historic villages and ending at a lovely traditional pub.

Etton to Maxey, Cambridgeshire

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Departure from Etton (City of Peterborough)

Nice walk from Etton using minor roads and bridleways to reach Maxey, then returning to Etton via roads in northern Cambridgeshire. Excellent views over the pools from the gravel pits and the observation stations give views of water birds like Greylag Geese.

Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve

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Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve

Departure from Deeping St. James (Lincolnshire)

This short walk is full of interesting views of lakes with bird-watching hides in the Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve. Also view along River Welland. There are no facilities at this location but several options in nearby Crowland, Deeping St. James and Market Deeping.

Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington

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Departure from Lyddington (England)

This walk includes three counties and starts from the attractive village of Lyddington in Rutland before continuing through pleasant countryside in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The route includes the villages of Stockerston, Great Easton, Rockingham and Gretton. The walk also includes a section of the Jurassic Way.

Woodman pub through Blue Bell woods and Ferry Meadows

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Departure from City of Peterborough

Using the car park for Woodman and golf club (free to use if you have a drink at the Woodman), follow Bluebell Wood to cross the river Nene and then up to Gunwade Lake. Cross the bridge to follow Overton Lake, continue to cross Bluebell Bridge and back to the car park. Depending on the time of year, you can see bluebells (April/May) and many migratory birds on lakes in Autumn and Winter.

Ferry Meadows from Beefeater Grannery Peterborough

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Ferry Meadows from Beefeater Grannery Peterborough

Departure from Orton Waterville (City of Peterborough)

Great walk around Ferry Medows in Nene Park. Lots of wildlife to see.

Ferry Meadows Walk 2

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Departure from Orton Waterville (City of Peterborough)

This walk starts and finishes at Northcutt's Garden Centre (PE2 5UU) which has an excellent restaurant. It encompasses walking around Overton and Gunwade lakes nearly all on hard footpaths.

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